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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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